Dhaka, Oct. 14 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmad has ruled out launching any joint security drive along the lines of "Operation Clean Heart".

He brushed aside the prospect of any such drive in the near future on Wednesday, after the inauguration of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Cyber Office and Digital Forensic Lab at Dampara Police Lines in Chattogram.

Asked about reports of police in Khulna being attacked on night patrol, Salahuddin noted that officers sometimes face resistance during anti-crime drives.

"This is nothing new," he said, promising all-out efforts to curb criminal activity.

Anyone who helps suspects evade arrest will face legal action, he said, provided specific information is given.

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